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Music is a journey. Rich and complex art, such as the Preludes and Fugues of J.S. Bach, can provide a lifetime of discovery. This project represents two separate journeys, each featuring the music of J.S. Bach.

The first is a new DVD and HD video that combine the music of the Bach with computer animations based on fractal equations. It’s a mesmerizing combination of computers, math, and imagination, all made to fit the music of Bach. It’s addictive. Here are the trailers:

The second journey is the upcoming real life travels of pianist Kimiko Ishizaka who is preparing to record the Well-Tempered Clavier (WTC). From September to November she will perform twelve concerts in five countries, each one focusing on a different aspect of the WTC, bringing the music to live audiences as well as audiences on the internet.

The twelve performances are representative of the twelve keys of the WTC (thus the “Twelve Tones of Bach”), and each one will also be broadcast live on the internet via Google Hangouts On Air. That means you, as backers, have the chance to attend concerts live in person, or if you can’t make it to a live performance, you can watch them all online.

Fractal Journeys (Overview)

“It is an infinite work of art. After the opening Aria the 30 Variations traverse the whole experience of man and the return to the beginning Aria at the end is one of the most sublime moments in all art” – Rosalyn Tureck

The “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey” DVD is a new art work that is the collaboration of three artists. The first is J.S. Bach, who gave us the magnificent Goldberg Variations. Second is Kimiko Ishizaka, who with the help of her supporters, recorded the Goldbergs and released them to the public domain. Finally, taking inspiration from Bach and Ishizaka, is the computer artist Landscape Windscreen, who crafted videos that use color and mathematics to match the mood, style, tempo, and emotions of Ishizaka’s Goldberg Variations.

Some of the videos were first released on YouTube, and based on audience reaction, Landscape Windscreen decided to make an even better version available on DVD. To that end he’s reworked most of the original videos and packaged them as a DVD length film.

The result is mesmerizing, fascinating, and addictive. The nature of a fractal, infinitely revealing yet another layer of detail, always changing, yet always staying true to its underlying patterns, is very similar to the music of Bach. Combining the two makes for the perfect audio-visual treat.

Backer rewards include digital downloads of the finished film, DVDs mailed to your door, and the opportunity to sponsor the film and be listed as a Co-Producer in the credits.

Twelve Tones of Bach

The Well-Tempered Clavier progresses through the twelve tones of the chromatic scale, methodically providing a prelude and a fugue in each major and minor key. The twelve concerts in Kimiko Ishizaka’s upcoming tour are representative of these twelve tones, each of which have a uniqueness and individuality that makes them memorable.

Each concert will be broadcast live to the entire internet audience via Google Hangouts On Air. The videos of these broadcasts will form a permanent library on YouTube.

By supporting this project you enable Kimiko Ishizaka to make this journey, to prepare for the studio recording of the Well-Tempered Clavier, and to bring the music of Bach to a wider audience.

Backer rewards include exclusive tickets to the concerts, HD video downloads of recordings made, and sponsorship opportunities that will allow you to reach the concert and internet audiences with your message.

Risks and challenges

The videos for the DVD are nearly finished, and what is left is mainly graphical design, layout, etc. If we fail to raise enough money for that part, it won't look as nice in the end.

Kimiko Ishizaka is still in the very expensive (~$3,000) and long (6 months) application process for her O1 Visa for the USA performances. We're confident we'll have it in time, but it's ultimately in the hands of the US Immigration Services whether she's allowed to come to the US to play this time.

FAQ

Simple: Just pledge 2x, 3x, or 4x the amount and you'll get that many tickets. For example, if you want to be a backer for the Pianoforte Foundation concert in Chicago, and you're bringing a friend, pledge $100 for two tickets. You and your friend will also get the Thank You in the concert program and the HD Download of "Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey".

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DVD + HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”

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Concert ticket for Wiener-Neustadt, “Kimiko Chooses her Bösendorfer” + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: It's part concert, part exploration of Bösendorfer's best instruments, and it's certain to be fun. October 2, 2013, 14:30. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

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Concert ticket for Munich, Germany + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: GRIN Verlag invites you to participate in a special event in their new facilities, celebrating the publishing of the Open Goldberg Variations, and looking forward to the Well-Tempered Clavier. You're invited to the reception after the concert as well. September 30, 2013, 18:00. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

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Concert ticket for Bonn, Germany + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko plays Bach in the visually and acoustically beautiful Trinitatis Church of Bonn-Endenich. October 18, 19:30. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

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Concert ticket for Hamburg, Germany: Comm-Press + Thank You in the concert program + HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Hamburg's premiere Drupal agency, is also the home of an avid pianist and music lover. This event will focus on the virtues of open source as well as the passion for the music of J.S. Bach. You'll be a special guest at Comm-Press. October 12, 19:00

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Concert ticket for Ruiselede, Belgium + Thank You in the concert program + HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Pianos Maene is the premiere piano manufacturer and dealer in Belgium, and they've invited Kimiko Ishizaka to provide a matinée program at their flagship headquarters in Ruiselede. October 20, 2013, 11:30.

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Concert ticket for Pianoforte Foundation, Chicago + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko Ishizaka will be amongst the first artists to perform at the brand new facilities of the Pianoforte Foundation in Chicago. October 26, 7:30pm. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

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Concert ticket for Ann Arbor, Michigan + Thank You in the concert program + HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko Ishizaka visits the STAMPS Auditorium to present Open Source Bach to the students at the University of Michigan. October 23, 2013

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Concert ticket for Columbia, South Carolina + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko Ishizaka visits the University of South Carolina School of Music to present Open Source Bach to the students at the University of Michigan. November 6, 2013. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

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Concert ticket for the Manifold Recording Studio + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Join Kimiko Ishizaka in the perfect acoustics and intimate performing space of the Manifold Recording Studio. Manifold Recording will make available a recording of the evening's performance so that attendees can invite their friends to "hear what they heard" in their own homes. November 3, 2013 at 5:00pm. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $125.

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Concert ticket for Ruiselede, Belgium + 3-course dinner in "Tafel 10" with Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Pianos Maene is the premiere piano manufacturer and dealer in Belgium, and they've invited Kimiko Ishizaka to provide a matinée program at their flagship headquarters in Ruiselede. After the concert and reception, join Kimiko Ishizaka for dinner in the nearby restaurant, "Tafel 10". October 20, 2013, 11:30. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $150.

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Concert ticket for Hamburg, Germany + Dinner with Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Comm-Press, Hamburg's premiere Drupal agency, is also the home of an avid pianist and music lover. This event will focus on the virtues of open source as well as the passion for the music of J.S. Bach. You'll be a special guest at Comm-Press. October 12, 19:00. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $150.

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Concert ticket for Pianoforte Foundation, Chicago + Dinner wtih Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko Ishizaka will be amongst the first artists to perform at the brand new facilities of the Pianoforte Foundation in Chicago. October 26, 7:30pm. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $150.

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Concert ticket for Ann Arbor, Michigan + Dinner with Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko Ishizaka visits the STAMPS auditorium to present Open Source Bach to the students at the University of Michigan. October 23, 2013. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $150.

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Concert ticket for Columbia, South Carolina + Dinner with Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Kimiko Ishizaka visits the University of South Carolina School of Music to present Open Source Bach to the students at the University of Michigan. November 6, 2013. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

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Concert ticket for the Manifold Recording Studio + Dinner with Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Join Kimiko Ishizaka in the perfect acoustics and intimate performing space of the Manifold Recording Studio. Manifold Recording will make available a recording of the evening's performance so that attendees can invite their friends to "hear what they heard" in their own homes. November 3, 2013 5:00pm. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $250.

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Manifold Recording Studio: Recording workshop + Concert + Dinner with Kimiko Ishizaka + Thank You in the concert program + DVD & HD Download of “Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey”: Join Kimiko Ishizaka in the perfect acoustics and intimate performing space of the Manifold Recording Studio. Manifold Recording will make available a recording of the evening's performance so that attendees can invite their friends to "hear what they heard" in their own homes. November 3, 2013 5:00pm. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $600.

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SPONSOR: Your name/logo on all programs. You and your guest attend any of the concerts you can make it to, and join Kimiko Ishizaka for dinner if possible. Plus a 2x DVD and HD download of "Project Goldberg: A Fractal Journey". You are listed as Co-Producer in the movie credits. Want more than one ticket? Just pledge a multiple of $50.

Estimated delivery:Nov 2013

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Funding period

Aug 3, 2013 - Aug 25, 2013
(22 days)

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